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If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to learn how to study because once you get to college, you have to put the time and effort in to learn things on your own. I would also tell myself to keep my grades up because good grades in high school lead to money in college. Thirdly, I would tell myself not to procrastinate because otherwise things pile up and become overwhelming. Transitioning from high school to college is a big step, classes only meet once or twice a week, and you cover a lot more material in a shorter time period. The first few weeks of a new semester can be a struggle with several new teachers with different styles, new and unfamiliar classmates in every class, and a new and unfamiliar campus. So I need to keep an open mind and stay calm as new things become familiar, new friends are made, and new material is digested.

I would tell myself that the A/P and CLEP tests would be very helpful to take. Also, I would inform myself of the importance to work on my social interaction, as many of my classes even online require a high level of communication.

Oh you silly, silly girl. Slow down! Stop trying to rush life! What?s wrong with leaving the comforts of home and living on campus? Do it! If you don?t you will look back and regret it later. Take time to enjoy your college years. Study hard, join as many clubs as you can and be a social butterfly! And that internship you saw on the admissions board... apply for it!! Don?t tie yourself down to one thing. What you want now is not what you are going to want 4 years from now. And remember, college is an adventure, it the stepping stone to the rest of your life and career, take it seriously and everything else will fall in to place.

Don't listen to what others are telling you about what you want to do. You are a creative person, and you can be that writer and photographer. If you give up now, you will lose all that creavity, and once its gone it hard to start up the creative juices up again. Do not let others tell you what you can be or what you can not be. You have enough fear and doubt of your own, you don't need fear and doubt from others. This is not your destiny, just part of your jouney.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice during the time I was starting high school, I would persuade myself to remain focused and proactive during high school. I would give the advice that every class in high school needs to be taken seriously, and not taken for granted. The better you do in high school, the more chance you have at getting scholarships in which will save you quite a substantial amount of money without having to take out as many loans. Also, the more you study in high school, the more prepared you will be for the college level classes.

I would believe in myself that I am capable of a college education and that I am not stupid! Yes, college life is difficult and sometimes stressful but I would tell myself "it will be all worth it when I graduate and get a job I really love and want to do". I would tell myself to work very hard and to persevere no matter how hard or even discouraging if for instance, I were to fail a class. I just have to keep telling myself to persevere and believe I can do this, I will do this and I will not let myself fail or quit. I would tell myself that failure of a class is not the end of the world, especially if one tried hard in it, but that it is not the end of the world and life goes on. I would tell myself that the transition from hight school to college is not hard or scarry but it is an adventure and one to be enjoyed. I would tell myself to believe I can do this no matter what anyone else says or believes, especially if this is what I want to do. Take Charge!!

I would first emphasize how important college is and to make sure that I go to college right after I graduate. I would then tell myself to really evaluate all of the things that I am good at, what I enjoy doing, and what is on the rise as far as jobs available. Finally, I would tell myself to look at college a full experience, not just more school work.

Do not take college too lightly. Even if you did well in high school, college work is totally different. You are expect to do work outside of class, and there is no way to succeed unless you dedicate time to do it. Certainly enjoy time with new friends, but remember the reason you are going to college: to pursue an education. Your GPA will reflect the type of job and salaray you can earn in your first job; do not forget it! Good luck!

My advice to myself would be to take challenging classes and challenge myself more in college. Since I didn't really know what I wanted to do with my life, I've had to change my major in school more than five times until coming up with business. I wish I would have been thinking about it more while I was still in high school instead of going out with friends. I would have also told myself to not sweat the small stuff in college. I need to not stress about homework or projects and ask for help when I need it, instead of taking on more then I can handle.

I would have worked on school work instead of my social life. I would tell myself to stay at one school and work hard to get all your classes done on time.

Continue your education after high school instead of dropping out to work. You will miss the opportunity to stay in the dorms and have a real college experience instead of going back to school at the age of 40. Don't get me wrong I'm glad I went back to school but if I would have stayed in college when I was younger I might be working in my dream job for a while now instead of working towards it at the age of 42. Now a days younger kids should go to college, that way when they get to be my age now they would have a retirement to fall back on later in life. Education is very important rather or not you understand what you want to do for a living, stick with college and you will find out.

The advice that I would give myself would be hard, because I would be surprized to see myself from the future. I would tell myself that each time that you complete a class your self esteem will be increased. Please no matter how much you want to take Spanish don't because that will haunt you all threw college. Learning spanish on your own will be a lot more affective for you, plus most of your books will have the words in the back. Work on the major points and then focus on what you want to learn. Study harder and apply yourself more that will prevent you from having to re-take certain classes and it will save you money. Some class will be easier for you than others, keep your head up it won't last forever.

Make sure to check all possible options. Don't stick with whats close because it is not always the best. I got lucky in my case. Make sure to go and check out the campus especially if your planning on living there for 4 years. Also, parents it's a good idea to get involved my parents helped me out when it came to searching. I did not like it at first because I wanted to be indepentdant but in the end there aid was very beneifical and I realize that now. Also, when looking for a college make sure they have great things to do outside of class unless you are only planning on studying 24/7.

Keep in mind that is about you're future as well as what it takes to get to a positive one.

Make sure you choose the best college that will best your major and your personality. Although reputation is important do not just go to a school because everyone says it is a good school. Do your research and choose a school is good academically as well as fits who you are.

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I would advise students to give themselves time to adjust to all of the changes that happen when sarting college. Also, focus on one thing at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed. New students should also try to become involved in things that matter to them, that's a great way to make new friends. Students should set goals for themselves and dream big.

Visit as many colleges/universities as time will permit. Choose colleges that suit your needs. So many parents and students look for the largest amount of awards per college that they forget about their student enjoying the college experience. The student should be able to get a degree, but he or she should be able to enjoy the atomsphere while learning.

I would say to look around, compare colleges and make sure that they have what you want. Don't spend the money if you know that you won't be satisfied. College is difficult, but study hard and make the absolute most of your experiences. In the end, it should most certainly pay off for you if you do. Just don't stress about it. Stressing out over school doesn't help your grades, ask for help if you need it. Most instructors are very willing to help or you can get a tutor. Most of all, ENJOY.

I have made many mistakes in my college career so far. Although they are mistakes, I look at them as tools that have helped me figure out what exactly I want from school. I completely failed my freshmen year at WMU, and it has truly been a positive experience in my life. When I entered college for the first year, I really had no idea what I was doing. I would even go as far to say 99{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of HS grads really don't know what they want even if they think they do. They are simply not prepared for the changes that lie ahead. I say this with plenty of experience. I had even debated whether college was even right for me with my parents. The most important thing I cansay to someone is to keep your ambitions fora degree alive, even if something unexpected has influenced your life. Not everyone is blessed with the ability to know what they want, and the luck of finding their nitch right off the bat. Never give up on your schooling, make it your number one priority and you will always eventually get it right even if it takes a little time.